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NCD: Toward Independance
The National Council on the Handicapped (now called the National Council on Disability or NCD) issued its report, Toward Independence, where it included legislative recommendations for sn act by Congress of an all-emcompassing law. The report was the result of a congressional mandate requiring the NCD to produce a comprehensive analysis of federal disability programs and policy by February 1, 1986. US Commission on Civil Rights, 2000 -
Americans with Disabilities Act Introduced
The Congressional Task Force on the Rights and Empowerment of Americans with Disabilities was created by Rep. Owens, co-chaired by Justin Dart Jr. and Elizabeth Boggs. The first version of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was introduced by Senator Weicker and Rep. Coelho in the 100th Congress. US Commission on Civil Rights, 2000 -
ADA Revised, Introduced: 101th Congress ADA Passed Senate
A revised Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was introduced by Senator Harkin and Senator Durrenberger, Representative Coelho and Representative Fish in the 101st Congress. The ADA passed the Senate by a vote of 76 to 8. The act recognizes that the disabled community is subject to discrimination in "employment, housing, public accommodations, education, transportation, communication, recreation, institutionalization, health services, voting, and access to public services."
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ADA Passed
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed and signed into law by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. This requires all public places, such as higher education institutions, to be ADA compliant. These facilities must install any needed accomodations, such as whellchairs ramps, may not discriminate on the basis of disabilities, and any new construction must comply with the ADA regulations. US Commission on Civil Rights, 2000 -
ADA Regulations Issued
Regulations for Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Regulations for Title II and Title III were issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Transportation regulations for Title II and Title III were issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Regulations for Title IV were issued by Federal Communications Commission (FCC). US Commission on Civil Rights, 2000 -
Title I, II, III of ADA Take Effect
Title I, QQ, amd III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) took effect for employers with 25 or more employees. Title I covered any emplyment areas of the ADA, Title II covered public entities, like transportation, and Title III covered public accomodations and commercial facilities. American with Disabilities Act. -
Title IV Takes Effect
Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) took effect. US Commission on Civil Rights, 2000 -
Title I for Larger Employers Takes Effect
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) took effect for employers with 15 or more employees. US Commission on Civil Rights, 2000 -
Righting the ADA
National Council on Disability issued its report Righting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), urging the Administration and Congress to support legislation to restore the original intent of the ADA and counteract the Supreme Court rulings that had narrowed the scope of the ADA’s protections. ADA Wikipedia Page. -
Updated Transportation Regulations
Revised transportation regulations for Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were issued by Department of Transportation. ADA Wikipedia Page. -
ADA Amendments Act Signed
The ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) was signed into law by President George W. Bush to counteract the Supreme Court’s narrow interpretation of disability and provide broad protection from discrimination. ADA Wikipedia Page. -
ADAAA Becomes Effective
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Updated Regulations on Title II & III
Revised regulations for Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were issued by Department of Justice. Revised transportation regulations (passenger vessel operators) for Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) were issued by Department of Transportation. American with Disabilities Act. -
More Updated Transportation Regulations
Revised transportation regulations for Title II and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (boarding at rail platforms, miscellaneous) were issued by Department of Transportation. ADA Wikipedia Page. -
Updated Title I Regulations
Revised regulations for Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act were issued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This helped disabled people gain and keep employment lawfully. ADA Wikipedia Page. -
25th Anniversary of the ADA
The 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act is July 26th, 2015! ADA Wikipedia Page. -
The Future of the ADA
The future of the ADA is more work to be done. Hopefully, the future will fufill any lacking aspects of the law that still lacks compliance. Many forms of transportation still are working towards ADA compliance, such as Amtrak.Air travel still proves to be problematic for the disabled population with limited space on planes.
